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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Chaplain Phillip Dow, Maine Army National Guard, Palermo.
National Anthem by Honorable Caleb Joshua Ness, Fryeburg.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of yesterday. _________________________________
(1-1) Bill "An Act to Protect Maine Patients Regarding Hospital Price Transparency" (H.P. 600) (L.D. 953)
Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-400)in the House on June 12, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-2) Bill "An Act to Replace Certain Stigmatizing Language in the Maine Revised Statutes, Titles 22, 25 and 34-A with Respectful Language" (H.P. 1104) (L.D. 1715)
Majority (7) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-395) in the House on June 12, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (6) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-3) An Act to Require Transparency in Public Utility Advertising Expenditures (S.P. 146) (L.D. 325)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 12, 2023.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-155) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-284) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-4) An Act to Protect Employee Freedom of Speech (S.P. 702) (L.D. 1756)
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in the House on June 12, 2023.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-291) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-5) An Act to Authorize Vaccine Administration by Pharmacy Technicians and Reduce Vaccine Administration Training Requirements for Pharmacists (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 555) (L.D. 899)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 1, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 6, 2023, in concurrence. - RECALLED from the Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order, S.P. 832.
Comes from the Senate PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-202) AS AMENDED BY SENATE AMENDMENT "A" (S-281) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-6) Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters" (H.P. 637) (L.D. 1001)
Minority (5) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 12, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Majority (8) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on JUDICIARY READand ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-195) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(1-7) Bill "An Act Requiring the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Commercial and Multifamily Parking Lot Construction" (H.P. 329) (L.D. 524)
Majority (7) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED in the House on June 12, 2023.
Comes from the Senate with the Minority (5) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-122) in NON-CONCURRENCE.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 207)
SENATE OF MAINE 131ST LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
June 13, 2023
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt,
Pursuant to my authority under Senate Rule 201.3, I have appointed Senator Donna Bailey of York County to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary, replacing Senator Jill Duson of Cumberland County.
This appointment is effective the date of this confirmation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
S/Troy Jackson President of the Senate
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 208)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 14, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsor:
Senator Chipman of Cumberland L.D. 407 An Act to Support Recreational Trails L.D. 409 An Act to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (S.C. 623)
MAINE SENATE 131st LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
June 13, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0002
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A. §158 and Joint Rule 506 of the 131st Maine Legislature, please be advised that the Senate today confirmed the following nominations:
Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Judiciary:
· Erika S. Bristol of Brunswick for appointment, as a District Court Judge,
· The Honorable Cynthia L. Montgomery of South Gardiner for reappointment, as a District Court Judge,
· Katherine E. Tierney, Esq. of Yarmouth for appointment, as a District Court Judge,
· The Honorable E. Allen Hunter of Westmanland for reappointment, as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (S.C. 627)
MAINE SENATE 131st LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
June 13, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised the Senate today insisted to its previous action whereby it accepted the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Bill “An Act to Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste” (H.P. 1055) (L.D. 1645) in non-concurrence.
Best Regards,
S/Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate
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(4-1) On motion of Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1291) (Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot and Representatives: DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, GREENWOOD of Wales, JAVNER of Chester, NESS of Fryeburg, Senator: CURRY of Waldo)
JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE YMCA OF MAINE’S MAINE YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the State YMCA of Maine’s Maine Youth and Government program is the 4th-oldest program of its type in the United States; and
WHEREAS, at 10:30 a.m. on May 1, 1943, an assembly of participants in the first Maine Youth and Government program was held in the House chamber, and the Youth Speaker of the House Joelle Herbert of Lewiston opened the First Maine Junior Legislature sponsored by the State YMCA of Maine;and
WHEREAS, the session opened with a prayer and closed with Governor Sumner Sewall’saddressing the participants, and during the session bills were introduced and assigned to committees, including bills creating youth hostels, requiring x-rays to test for tuberculin cancer, creating Maine’s first trade school and developing a Maine youth commission;and
WHEREAS, today, the Maine Youth and Government program provides a unique experience in civic engagement with a 3-day conference in which students participate directly in a simulation of the democratic process; and
WHEREAS, the program develops involved citizens by offering students the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with those who hold like and opposing views;and
WHEREAS, participants draft all legislation, serve in all leadership roles and learn aboutthe process of passing legislation and how it is not as simple as it seems;and
WHEREAS, participants in the program learn leadership, experience the legislative process and have a chance to network with other student leaders from around Maine talking about the issues they see facing the State of Maine and its future; and
WHEREAS, in November 2023, the State YMCA of Maine will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Maine’s Youth and Government program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislaturenow assembled in the First Special Session, take this occasion to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the State YMCA of Maine’s Maine Youth and Government program.
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(4-2) On motion of Representative THORNE of Carmel, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1292) (Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FLAG DAY, JUNE 14, 2023
WHEREAS,Flag Day, which is celebrated on June 14th, commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress; and
WHEREAS,President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14th as Flag Day and, on August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, pause in our deliberations to encourage the people of the State of Maine to observe Flag Day as the anniversary of the adoption of the official flag of the United States of America.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Christina Lee, of Houlton, a special education teacher at Houlton Middle High School, who has been named the State Special Education Teacher of the Year by the Maine Administrators of Special Services for Children with Disabilities. Ms. Lee has worked for the school system for 44 years, with 30 of those years teaching. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 771)
(5-2) Alexander Potter, of Windham, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Windham High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 772)
(5-3) Bill Wescott, of Windham, on his retirement from Windham Middle School after 46 years of service to the school and the community. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 773)
(5-4) Dustin Andrews, of Windham, an emergency medical technician with Windham Fire-Rescue, who received the Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action from the Red Cross of Southern Maine. Mr. Andrews saved the life of a driver in distress after a car crash. Approaching the crash scene, he discovered that the driver was not breathing and needed immediate medical attention. With the help of a bystander, he broke a window in the vehicle, pulled the driver out and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation until paramedics arrived at the scene, saving the driver's life. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 774)
(5-5) Jett Lindelof, of Islesboro, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Islesboro Central School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 775)
(5-6) Reagan Field, of Northport, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Islesboro Central School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 776)
(5-7) Belfast Soup Kitchen, in Belfast, which received a 2023 Best of the Best of Waldo County Award in the Charitable Organization Category from the Republican Journal. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 777)
(5-8) Paul Doody, of Belfast, who received a 2023 Best of the Best of Waldo County Award in the Banker Category from the Republican Journal. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 778)
(5-9) Joanne Parent, of Belfast, who received a 2023 Best of the Best of Waldo County Award in the Artist Category from the Republican Journal. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 779)
(5-10) Justin Corporon, of Brunswick, who placed second in the 100 Meter Dash Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 780)
(5-11) Miles Logan, of Brunswick, who placed second in the 800 Meter Run Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 781)
(5-12) Anita Wright, of Pittsfield, Principal of Piscataquis Community Elementary School, who has been named Maine's National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal of the Year for 2023 in recognition of her student advocacy. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 782)
(5-13) Luke Patterson, of Brunswick, who won the 300 Meter Hurdles Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 783)
(5-14) the Brunswick High School Relay Team, including Max Stadnicki, Ben Klingle, Eli Palmer and Miles Logan, which won the 4x800 Meter Relay Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 784)
(5-15) Ethan Palmer, of Topsham, who placed second in the Triple Jump Event at the Class A Boys State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 785)
(5-16) Andrew Card, of Woolwich, who won the 400 Meter Dash Event at the Class B Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 787)
(5-17) Shealyn Brochu, of Bath, who won the 400 Meter Dash Event and placed second in the 800 Meter Run Event at the Class B Girls Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 788)
(5-18) Kristian Jacques, of Bingham, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 789)
(5-19) Clyde Ross, of Farmington, for his 50 years of service to the Farmington Area and the Farmington Fire Department and who received a Rotary Firefighter Medal from the Farmington Rotary for his 50 years of service. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 790)
(5-20) Brielle Hill, of Bingham, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 791)
(5-21) Drew Hill, of Pittston, a Webelos Cub Scout of Cub Scout Pack 672, who received the Charles H. Townes Supernova Award from the Boys Scouts of America for his efforts in the area of STEM. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 793)
(5-22) the Shead Ahead Jazz Combo, of Eastport, including bassist Antonio Vizcarrondo, guitarist Nate Tardiff, guitarist Ellis Zipperer-Sanchez and drummer Kieran Weston, with their teacher, director and arranger Robert Sanchez, which won the Gold Medal at the State Jazz Festival and placed second at the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 794)
(5-23) Margaret "Peggy" Reinsch, of Bowdoin, on her retirement as a Senior Analyst from the Maine Legislature's Office of Policy and Legal Analysis after over 37 years of service. Ms. Reinsch worked for most of her career as an analyst for the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. She has the confidence and esteem of all those with whom she worked, and her work has greatly benefited the people of the State. We extend our appreciation and best wishes;
(SLS 796)
(5-24) the Morse High School Relay Team, of Bath, including Ben Foreman, Silas Green, Chase Roth-Wells and Andrew Card, which placed second in the 4x400 Meter Relay Event at the Class B Boys Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 817)
(5-25) the Camden-Rockport Middle School Destination Imagination Team, of Camden, which won the State Championship and will be advancing to compete at the National Level at Globals in Kansas City, Missouri. Members of the team include Jonathan Fernald, Sully Coleman, Elijah Buescher, Bridget Vickerman, Ruth Prendergast, Simon Contakos and Teddy Trumbauer and coach Tricia Magri. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 447) Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden. Cosponsored by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox.
(5-26) the Maine Central Institute Girls Outdoor Track Team, of Pittsfield, which won the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Small School Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 462) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-27) the Maine Central Institute Boys Outdoor Track Team, of Pittsfield, which placed second at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Small School Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 463) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-28) Owen Moore, of Pittsfield, who won the Don Matheson Field Award at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Boys Small School Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 464) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-29) Heather Nelson, of Pittsfield, who won the Don Matheson Field Award with 2 wins and 2nd place in another event at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Girls Small School Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 465) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-30) Emma Burr, of Pittsfield, who won the Don Berry Track Award with 4 wins at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Girls Small School Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 466) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-31) Emma Burr, of Pittsfield, who won the 100 Meter Hurdles Event with a new state record of 14.77, 300 Meter Hurdles Event with a new state record of 44.82 and the 200 Meter Dash Event with a new school record of 25.51 at the Class C Girls State Track and Field Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 467) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-32) the Maine Central Institute Boys Tennis Team, of Pittsfield, which received the Class C North Maine Principals' Association Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 468) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-33) Wynn Nathaniel Therrien, of Bucksport, a member of Troop No. 102, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 473) Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Verona Island. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
(5-34) the Bucksport High School Girls Track and Field Team, which won the Penobscot Valley Conference Small School Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 474) Presented by Representative RUSSELL of Verona Island. Cosponsored by Senator LYFORD of Penobscot.
(5-35) Wesley Lapointe, of Hallowell, who won First Place in Photojournalism at the William Randolph Hearst Journalism Award Program 63rd National Writing, Photojournalism, Audio, Television and Multimedia Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 475) Presented by Representative SHAGOURY of Hallowell. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.
(5-36) Peter Gleeson, of Cape Elizabeth, Chief of the Cape Elizabeth Fire Department, on his retirement after more than 45 years of service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 477) Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth. Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland, Representative KESSLER of South Portland.
In Memory of: (5-37) Claire Bragg, of Acton. Mrs. Bragg volunteered to help with the senior luncheons held at the Congregational Church every month and enjoyed supporting the church suppers and Lions Club breakfasts. She was recognized by the Coalition for Responsible Government for her spirit of giving for years in the Acton community. A natural caregiver, she worked for Homemaker Services for nine years helping her clients with cooking, cleaning, running errands and driving to doctor's appointments. Mrs. Bragg will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends and all those whose lives she touched;
(SLS 792)
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Divided Report (6-1) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-221) on Bill "An Act to Update Criminal Indictment Procedures and Expand the Provision of Counsel to Certain Indigent Defendants" (S.P. 642) (L.D. 1625) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-221).
_________________________________ (6-2) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-165) on Bill "An Act to Improve School Safety and Preparedness Through Comprehensive Health and Safety and Emergency Management Planning" (S.P. 384) (L.D. 892) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-165).
_________________________________ (6-3) Majority Report of the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Support School Choice by Establishing Empowerment Scholarship Accounts" (S.P. 723) (L.D. 1798) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-294) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-4) Majority Report of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require the Commissioners of the Public Utilities Commission to Be Popularly Elected" (S.P. 570) (L.D. 1452) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-295) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-5) Majority Report of the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-266) on Bill "An Act to Build Maine's Economy by Supporting Child Care for Working Families" (S.P. 690) (L.D. 1726) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (S-267) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-266).
_________________________________ (6-6) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-287)on Bill "An Act to Create the New Maine Resident Service Coordination Program in the Department of Economic and Community Development" (S.P. 346) (L.D. 787) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-287).
_________________________________ (6-7) Majority Report of the Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-296)on Resolve, to Establish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 523) (L.D. 1286) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Resolve PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-296).
_________________________________ (6-8) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-274) on Bill "An Act to Prevent Dating Partner Abuse by Including Dating Partners in the Scope of Domestic Violence Crimes" (S.P. 579) (L.D. 1461) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-274) Report. Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-274).
_________________________________ (6-9) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-251) on Bill "An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor" (S.P. 386) (L.D. 894) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-10) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-286) on Resolve, to Create the Commission to Study the Operations of the Maine Legislature (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 436) (L.D. 1067) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Comes from the Senate with the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASSReport READ and ACCEPTED.
_________________________________ (6-11) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-289) on Bill "An Act to Fund the Recommendations of the Mountain Division Rail Use Advisory Council" (S.P. 568) (L.D. 1450) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: Comes from the Senate with the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-289).
_________________________________ (6-12) Majority Report of the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-493) on Bill "An Act Regarding Compensation Fees and Related Conservation Efforts to Protect Soils and Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat from Solar and Wind Energy Development and High-impact Electric Transmission Lines Under the Site Location of Development Laws" (H.P. 1206) (L.D. 1881) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-13) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Government Officials from Maintaining Records Related to Firearms Owners" (H.P. 401) (L.D. 624) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-522) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-14) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enhance Privacy and Prohibit Shipping Companies from Maintaining Records of Firearm and Ammunition Shipments" (H.P. 590) (L.D. 943) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-513) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-15) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require Reporting and Training About Domestic Terrorism Threats" (H.P. 610) (L.D. 963) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-16) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Remove Restrictions in the Provisions of Law Relating to No-knock Warrants" (H.P. 682) (L.D. 1087) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-523) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-17) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-512) on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Possession of Rapid-fire Modification Devices" (H.P. 854) (L.D. 1340) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-18) Majority Report of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-504) on Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Cost-effective, Safe, Administrable and Healthful Programs to Reduce Violence in Prisons and Jails (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 995) (L.D. 1543) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-19) Majority Report of the Joint Select Committee on HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-527) on Bill "An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks" (H.P. 1239) (L.D. 1931) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-20) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-479) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to Article X of the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Publication of Maine Indian Treaty Obligations (H.P. 48) (L.D. 78) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-479) Report. _________________________________ (6-21) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-521) on Bill "An Act to Facilitate the Installation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes at Hospitals, Law Enforcement Facilities and Fire Departments" (H.P. 335) (L.D. 530) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-521) Report. _________________________________ (6-22) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code" (H.P. 824) (L.D. 1299) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-517) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-23) Majority Report of the Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-514) on Resolve, to Reestablish the Criminal Records Review Committee (H.P. 1047) (L.D. 1622) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed: Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report. _________________________________ (6-24) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-490) on Bill "An Act to Require State Agencies to Complete the Rulemaking Process Within One Year of a Legislative Directive to Adopt Rules" (H.P. 539) (L.D. 850) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-25) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Authorize a Recall Election for a School Board Member" (H.P. 697) (L.D. 1102) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-442) on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-26) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-491) on Bill "An Act to Clarify Term Limitations for Legislators, Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor" (H.P. 722) (L.D. 1136) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-492) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-27) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Statewide Election (H.P. 832) (L.D. 1307) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-444) on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-28) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-445) on Bill "An Act to Improve the Local Referendum Process by Increasing the Percentage of the Population Required to Submit a Local Referendum Question" (H.P. 870) (L.D. 1356) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-29) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-446) on Bill "An Act Regarding Incarcerated Individuals and Legislative Apportionment" (H.P. 1093) (L.D. 1704) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-30) Majority Report of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Restore Balanced Powers During a State of Emergency" (H.P. 1192) (L.D. 1862) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-447) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-31) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prohibit the Taxation of Drinking Water" (H.P. 41) (L.D. 66) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-500) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-32) Majority Report of the Committee on TAXATIONreporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Fund the Protection and Restoration of Riparian and Estuarine Ecosystems and to Impose an Excise Tax on Certain Bottled Water Operators" (H.P. 544) (L.D. 854) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-475) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representative: _________________________________ (6-33) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Authorize an Interim Use Trail on the Berlin Subdivision Rail Corridor" (H.P. 130) (L.D. 209) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Refer to the Committee on Transportation on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-34) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-505) on Bill "An Act Making Unified Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2023, June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 164) (L.D. 259) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-506) on same Bill.
Signed: Senators: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-35) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Enhance Commuter-oriented Rail Service" (H.P. 382) (L.D. 605) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-473) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-36) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-497) on Bill "An Act to Modernize the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program" (H.P. 556) (L.D. 900) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: _________________________________ (6-37) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-472) on Bill "An Act to Assess a Slip Fee on Megayachts Registered in Overseas Tax Havens" (H.P. 749) (L.D. 1177) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-38) Majority Report of the Committee on TRANSPORTATION reporting Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, to Provide for One Month of Free Passenger Rail Service in Maine (H.P. 1159) (L.D. 1813) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-471) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senators: _________________________________ (6-39) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-509) on Bill "An Act to Ensure Polling Place Security" (H.P. 252) (L.D. 419) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-40) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-510) on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Timing of Judicial Review of the Determination of the Validity of Written Petitions (H.P. 648) (L.D. 1012) Signed: Senator: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same RESOLUTION.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ (6-41) Majority Report of the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-511) on Bill "An Act to Improve the State's Election Laws by Amending the Laws Relating to Automatic Voter Registration" (H.P. 858) (L.D. 1344) Signed: Senators: Representatives: Minority Report of the same Committee reporting Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Representative: _________________________________ (6-42) Five Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-502) on Bill "An Act to Define the Term 'Solitary Confinement' for the Laws Governing a Jail or Correctional Facility" (H.P. 681) (L.D. 1086)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Five Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-503) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: _________________________________ (6-43) Eight Members of the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-435) on Bill "An Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance" (H.P. 582) (L.D. 935)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-436) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: _________________________________ (6-44) Ten Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Amend the Percentage of Votes Needed for an Amendment of a Declaration in the Maine Condominium Act" (H.P. 426) (L.D. 657)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-520) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representative: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought Not to Pass. _________________________________ (6-45) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process (H.P. 651) (L.D. 1015)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-518) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-519) on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "A" Ought Not to Pass. _________________________________ (6-46) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Prevent Coerced Abortion" (H.P. 757) (L.D. 1197)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-465) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-466) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representatives: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-466). _________________________________ (6-47) Eight Members of the Committee on JUDICIARYreport in Report "A" Ought Not to Pass on Bill "An Act to Require an Ultrasound and Certain Counseling Before an Abortion" (H.P. 1039) (L.D. 1614)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Four Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-515) on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: One Member of the same Committee reports in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-516) on same Bill.
Signed:
Representative: Representative DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe - of the House - supports Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-516). _________________________________ (6-48) Eight Members of the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-488) on Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Creation of a State Calendar (H.P. 791) (L.D. 1243)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Three Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Resolve.
Signed:
Representatives: Two Members of the same Committee report in Report "C" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-489) on same Resolve.
Signed: Senator: Representative: _________________________________ (6-49) Six Members of the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY report in Report "A" Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-439) on Bill "An Act to Include Possession of Compounds, Mixtures or Substances Containing a Detectable Amount of Certain Scheduled Drugs to Prove the Offense of Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs" (H.P. 629) (L.D. 994)
Signed: Senators: Representatives: Six Members of the same Committee report in Report "B" Ought Not to Pass on same Bill.
Signed: Senator: Representatives: _________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (H.P. 259) (L.D. 426) Bill "An Act to Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the Armed Forces of the United States Under the State Retirement System" Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-507) (7-2) (H.P. 448) (L.D. 679) Bill "An Act Regarding Animals Abandoned by Tenants" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-508) (7-3) (H.P. 828) (L.D. 1303) Bill "An Act to Exempt Boats and All-terrain Vehicles Purchased for Qualified Commercial Fishing or Commercial Farming from State Sales Tax" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-524)
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Emergency Measure
(10-1) An Act Regarding Clearance for Occupancy Under the Lead Poisoning Control Act (S.P. 602) (L.D. 1481)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-2) An Act to Support Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program (S.P. 732) (L.D. 1817)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-3) An Act to Amend the Membership of the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission (S.P. 788) (L.D. 1939)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-4) Resolve, to Install a Suicide Barrier on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge (S.P. 454) (L.D. 1120)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Emergency Measure
(10-5) Resolve, to Designate the Route 15 Bridge Located in the Town of Kenduskeag the William S. Pullen Bridge (S.P. 749) (L.D. 1848)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House necessary.
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Acts (10-6) An Act to Allow Game Wardens to Transfer Retirement Service, Allow Certain Employees of Participating Local Districts to Purchase Service Credit and Allow Transfer of Membership from the State Employee Retirement Plan to Another Plan (S.P. 134) (L.D. 313) (10-7) An Act to Allow Death by Suicide to Be Considered a Death While in the Line of Duty (H.P. 272) (L.D. 439) (10-8) An Act to Ensure Transparent and Accountable Temporary Nurse Agencies (S.P. 205) (L.D. 451) (10-9) An Act to Support the Safe Use of Bicycles and Roller Skis (S.P. 210) (L.D. 456) (10-10) An Act Regarding Investigations of Out-of-home Child Abuse and Neglect (H.P. 312) (L.D. 495) (10-11) An Act to Increase Availability and Security of Election Information on Government Websites (S.P. 245) (L.D. 577) (10-12) An Act to Improve Conditions for People Living in Recovery Residences by Requiring Approved Discharge and Transfer Policies (H.P. 374) (L.D. 597) (10-13) An Act to Ensure Consumer Protection from Resale Ticket Vendors (H.P. 446) (L.D. 677) (10-14) An Act to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Report to the Legislature on the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund (S.P. 333) (L.D. 774) (10-15) An Act to Require Direct Wine Shippers to Comply with Maine Beverage Container Laws (H.P. 535) (L.D. 846) (10-16) An Act Regarding Undesignated Ready-to-use Glucagon Rescue Therapies in Schools (S.P. 364) (L.D. 867) (10-17) An Act to Extend the Protections of the Maine Civil Rights Act to Actions That Cause Emotional Distress or Fear of Violence (S.P. 365) (L.D. 868) (10-18) An Act to Extend the Time Allowed Between a Regional School Unit Budget Meeting and a Budget Validation Referendum (H.P. 658) (L.D. 1022) (10-19) An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Family Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services (S.P. 430) (L.D. 1061) (10-20) An Act Regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (S.P. 441) (L.D. 1072) (10-21) An Act to Require Supervised Lenders or Mortgage Loan Servicers to Notify Private Mortgage Insurance Consumers of Their Rights Under the Federal Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (S.P. 449) (L.D. 1080) (10-22) An Act to Address Student Hunger and Nutrition Through Expanded Access to Free Milk in Schools (S.P. 465) (L.D. 1128) (10-23) An Act to Balance Renewable Energy Development with Natural and Working Lands Conservation (H.P. 775) (L.D. 1227) (10-24) An Act to Provide Information to Parents Involved in the Child Protective Services System and Ensure Funding in the Child Protective Services Contingency Fund (H.P. 777) (L.D. 1229) (10-25) An Act to Provide Reimbursement for the Health Care Expenses of All Retired Law Enforcement, Corrections and Search and Rescue Dogs (H.P. 782) (L.D. 1234) (10-26) An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Real Property Investment by Credit Unions (S.P. 514) (L.D. 1277) (10-27) An Act to Streamline Income Verification Requests for Income Supplementation and Assistance Programs (S.P. 519) (L.D. 1282) (10-28) An Act to Make Permanent the Submission of Certain Reports Concerning Child Welfare to the Legislature (S.P. 542) (L.D. 1325) (10-29) An Act Regarding the Composition of the Budget Advisory Committee and the Finality of the Budget in the Franklin County Budget Process (H.P. 864) (L.D. 1350) (10-30) An Act to Impose an Expanded Prohibition on Lobbying for Former Executive Branch Employees (H.P. 871) (L.D. 1357) (10-31) An Act to Amend Limits on the Direct Shipment of Wine (H.P. 885) (L.D. 1371) (10-32) An Act to Regulate Insurance Carrier Prior Authorization Requirements for Rehabilitative and Habilitative Services (S.P. 548) (L.D. 1383) (10-33) An Act to Increase the State Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour (H.P. 890) (L.D. 1376) (10-34) An Act to Increase Transparency Regarding Certain Drug Pricing Programs (S.P. 562) (L.D. 1395) (10-35) An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (H.P. 954) (L.D. 1499) (10-36) An Act to Provide a Private Support Organization for the Maine Maritime Academy (S.P. 620) (L.D. 1556) (10-37) An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Consumer-owned Water Utilities (S.P. 660) (L.D. 1655) (10-38) An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies (H.P. 1003) (L.D. 1558) (10-39) An Act to Define "Consent" and Amend the Law Governing Certain Sexual Offenses (S.P. 662) (L.D. 1657) (10-40) An Act to Allow Student Representation Within the Governance of the University of Maine System (S.P. 661) (L.D. 1656) (10-41) An Act to Advance the National HIV/AIDS Strategy in Maine by Broadening HIV Testing (H.P. 1115) (L.D. 1736) (10-42) An Act Regarding Insurance Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations (H.P. 1168) (L.D. 1836) (10-43) An Act to Provide Critical Matching Funds for Child Care Services on the Northern Maine Community College Campus (S.P. 817) (L.D. 1988)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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Resolves (10-44) Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a Substance Use Disorder Hotline (H.P. 103) (L.D. 162) (10-45) Resolve, to Review MaineCare Reimbursement for Electronic Consultation Services (S.P. 168) (L.D. 361) (10-46) Resolve, to Improve the Convenience of Public Restrooms (H.P. 444) (L.D. 675) (10-47) Resolve, Directing the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission and the New England and Eastern Canada Legislative Commission to Examine Restoring Passenger Rail from Boston to Montreal (S.P. 312) (L.D. 754) (10-48) Resolve, to Assess, Develop, Implement and Fund the Reuse of Existing Facilities at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (S.P. 356) (L.D. 859) (10-49) Resolve, to Establish a Plan for Adding a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms (H.P. 589) (L.D. 942) (10-50) Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Project to Provide Transportation to Medically Managed Withdrawal Sites (H.P. 626) (L.D. 979) (10-51) Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Provide Additional Reimbursement to Maine Veterans' Homes (S.P. 404) (L.D. 985) (10-52) Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to Convene an Advisory Council to Improve the State's 10-year Economic Development Strategy (H.P. 758) (L.D. 1198) (10-53) Resolve, to Design and Implement a Community-based Model of Care for Adolescent Mental Health (H.P. 830) (L.D. 1305) (10-54) Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank to Amend Their Rules Regarding the Maine School Facilities Finance Program and the School Revolving Renovation Fund (S.P. 591) (L.D. 1472) (10-55) Resolve, Regarding the Status of Federal Grant Applications or Money Secured for the Funding of a Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Pilot Program (S.P. 605) (L.D. 1484) (10-56) Resolve, to Provide Grants to Promote Innovative Learning Strategies (H.P. 965) (L.D. 1510) (10-57) Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a Public Option Health Benefit Plan (H.P. 1186) (L.D. 1856)
Reported by the Committee on Engrossed Bills as truly and strictly engrossed.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY HOUSE CALENDAR
The following matters, in the consideration of which the House was engaged at the time of adjournment, have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by House Rule 502.
1. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Walker Oliver, of Hodgdon (SLS 81)
- In Senate, READ and PASSED. - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative QUINT of Hodgdon. PENDING - PASSAGE.
2. Joint Order, Directing the Joint Select Committee on Housing to Study the Foreclosure Process in the State (H.P. 372)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 14, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative DUCHARME of Madison. PENDING - PASSAGE.
3. Expression of Legislative Sentiment in Memory of Jacqueline M. Labbe, of Minot (HLS 82)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - February 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative LIBBY of Auburn. PENDING - ADOPTION.
4. JOINT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (S.P. 461)
- In Senate, READ and ADOPTED. - CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - ADOPTION.
5. Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 100: Enforcement Procedures, a Major Substantive Rule of the Maine Health Data Organization (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 251) (L.D. 418)
- CARRIED OVER to any special or regular session, of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order S.P. 594 on March 30, 2023. TABLED - March 28, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FINAL PASSAGE.
6. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-31) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment (H.P. 575) (L.D. 928)
TABLED - April 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
7. Joint Order, Propounding Questions to the Supreme Judicial Court Regarding the Processing of Citizen-initiated Legislation (H.P. 1158)
TABLED - April 27, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE.
8. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-103) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program" (H.P. 123) (L.D. 199)
TABLED - May 9, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
9. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-104) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on TAXATION on Bill "An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax Revenues" (H.P. 56) (L.D. 88)
TABLED - May 9, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
10. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Joyce Rhoades, of Topsfield (HLS 342)
TABLED - May 16, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - PASSAGE.
11. Bill "An Act to Create Parity in the Taxation of Medicine" (H.P. 346) (L.D. 541)
- In House, Minority (2) OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED on May 4, 2023. - In Senate, Majority (9) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report of the Committee on TAXATION READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-73) in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - May 18, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Bangor. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
12. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-99) - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Increase Bicycle Safety by Allowing Cyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs and Red Lights as Stop Signs" (S.P. 614) (L.D. 1551)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-99). TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
13. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought to Pass - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Enrollment Requirement for Minor Political Parties That Seek Official Party Status" (S.P. 328) (L.D. 769)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
14. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Require Reimbursement for Gender-affirming Care for MaineCare Members" (H.P. 676) (L.D. 1040)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
15. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-179) - Joint Select Committee on HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Zoning and Land Use Restrictions to Limit Certain Requirements to Municipalities with a Population of More than 10,000" (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 135) (L.D. 214)
TABLED - May 23, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative GERE of Kennebunkport. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
16. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-216) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Allow a Qualifying Religious Organization to Self-insure for Automobile Insurance" (H.P. 640) (L.D. 1004)
TABLED - May 25, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor. PENDING - Motion of Representative PERRY of Calais to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report. (Roll Call Ordered)
17. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-243) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETYon Bill "An Act to Allow Bail Commissioners to Carry Firearms in Correctional Facilities and Jails" (H.P. 443) (L.D. 674)
TABLED - May 30, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
18. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-237) - Report "B" (5) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-238) - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children (H.P. 466) (L.D. 697)
TABLED - May 30, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
19. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-322) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on LABOR AND HOUSING on Bill "An Act to Allow Employees to Request Flexible Work Schedules" (H.P. 516) (L.D. 827)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ROEDER of Bangor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
20. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-308) - Report "B" (4) Ought Not to Pass - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-309) - Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Provide Funding for a Chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta" (H.P. 889) (L.D. 1375)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
21. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-280) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Conform State Funding to the Federal Hyde Amendment, Limiting Funding for Some Abortion Services" (H.P. 311) (L.D. 494)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
22. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-279) - Minority (3) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect the Reproductive Freedom of Maine People by Preempting the Field of Abortion Regulation" (H.P. 857) (L.D. 1343)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
23. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-282) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Prohibit Health Care Services Without Parental Consent" (H.P. 1154) (L.D. 1809)
TABLED - June 6, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
24. An Act to Allow Certain Social Workers to Diagnose Organic Mental Illnesses (EMERGENCY) (H.P. 895) (L.D. 1400)
- In House, FAILED OF PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED on June 1, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
25. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-337) - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-338) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Reclassify Certain Offenses Under the Motor Vehicle Laws and Increase the Efficiency of the Criminal Justice System" (H.P. 262) (L.D. 429)
TABLED - June 7, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report.
26. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-373) - Minority (6) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY on Bill "An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the State" (H.P. 1001) (L.D. 1549)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - Motion of same Representative to ACCEPT the Minority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
27. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (12) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-384) - Minority (1) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES on Bill "An Act to Support Extraction of Common Minerals by Amending the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act" (H.P. 877) (L.D. 1363)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - Motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDEDReport.
28. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Reduce the Shortage of Municipal Emergency Medical Services Personnel by Removing Certain Vaccination Requirements" (H.P. 378) (L.D. 601)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
29. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-389) - Minority (4) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Ensure the Quality of Bottled Water" (H.P. 796) (L.D. 1248)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
30. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Report "A" (8) Ought Not to Pass - Report "B" (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-386) - Report "C" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-387) - Report "D" (1) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-388) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescribing Abortion-inducing Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic Communication" (H.P. 797) (L.D. 1249)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF ANY REPORT.
31. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass - Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT on JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS (H.P. 1058)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - Motion of Representative STOVER of Boothbay to ACCEPT the Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report.
32. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (7) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (6) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-305) - Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS on Bill "An Act to Create a Liaison Position Between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services on Early Childhood Education Matters" (H.P. 595) (L.D. 948)
TABLED - June 8, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative BRENNAN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
33. Expression of Legislative Sentiment Recognizing Bill Patterson, of Dexter (HLS 459)
TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. PENDING - PASSAGE.
34. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-222) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and to Create the Crime of Aggravated Endangering the Welfare of a Child" (S.P. 319) (L.D. 761)
- In Senate, Minority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-222). TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
35. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-210) - Committee on JUDICIARY on Bill "An Act to Protect a Woman's Right to Withdraw Consent for an Abortion" (S.P. 330) (L.D. 771)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MOONEN of Portland. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
36. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-402) - Minority (5) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Protect Health Care Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Services" (H.P. 393) (L.D. 616)
TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
37. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (10) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass - Committee on TRANSPORTATION on Bill "An Act to Allow Hitchhiking at Night" (H.P. 489) (L.D. 800)
TABLED - June 12, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative WILLIAMS of Bar Harbor. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
38. An Act to Increase Reimbursement Under the General Assistance Program (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 669) (L.D. 1664)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative TERRY of Gorham. PENDING - PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED.
39. Bill "An Act to Comprehensively and Equitably Reform Electricity Rates" (H.P. 347) (L.D. 542)
- In House, Report "A" (6) OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (H-277) on June 6, 2023. - In Senate, Report "C" (3) OUGHT NOT TO PASS of the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY was READ and ACCEPTED in NON-CONCURRENCE. TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative ZEIGLER of Montville. PENDING - FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
40. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (9) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (3) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-276) - Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY on An Act to End the Maine Information and Analysis Center Program (S.P. 527) (L.D. 1290)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - June 13, 2023 by Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
41. SENATE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (5) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-255) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Reduce Child Care Provider Regulation" (S.P. 693) (L.D. 1729)
- In Senate, Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report READ and ACCEPTED. TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
42. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-441) - Minority (2) Ought Not to Pass - Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY on Bill "An Act to Amend the Maine Food Sovereignty Act" (H.P. 1251) (L.D. 1947)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PLUECKER of Warren. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
43. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (11) Ought Not to Pass - Minority (2) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-462) - Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES on Bill "An Act Requiring Training Regarding and Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences" (H.P. 874) (L.D. 1360)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative MEYER of Eliot. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
44. HOUSE DIVIDED REPORT - Majority (8) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-433) - Minority (4) Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-434) - Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES on Bill "An Act to Provide Insurance Coverage for a Second Opinion If a Health Care Provider Recommends an Abortion for Health or Safety Reasons" (H.P. 630) (L.D. 995)
TABLED - June 13, 2023 (Till Later Today) by Representative PERRY of Calais. PENDING - ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT.
_________________________________ BILLS RECALLED FROM GOVERNOR
(Pursuant to Joint Order - House Paper 1290)
1. An Act to Protect Workers from Employer Surveillance (H.P. 596) (L.D. 949)
- In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 1, 2023. - In Senate, PASSED TO BE ENACTED on June 6, 2023.
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 1
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 209)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
June 14, 2023
To Robert B. Hunt, Clerk of the House, in the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature:
I, Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, pursuant to the provisions of Title 3 MRS, Section 1, hereby certify that the following is the name and residence of the Representative-elect to the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature, in accordance with the tabulation submitted to the Governor on June 14, 2023:
DISTRICT 45 Abden S. Simmons, Waldoboro
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, given under my hand at Augusta this fourteenth day of June in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-three.
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 210)
STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
I, the Secretary of State of Maine, certify that according to the provisions of the Constitution and Laws of the State of Maine, the Department of the Secretary of State is the legal custodian of the Great Seal of the State of Maine which is hereunto affixed and that the document to which this is attached is a true copy from the records of this Department.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State of Maine to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Augusta, Maine, on the fourteenth day of June in the year two thousand and twenty-three.
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
State of Maine Office of the Secretary of State June 14, 2023
I, Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, in accordance with the provisions of the proclamation issued by the Governor on March 15, 2023, calling for a Special Election to be held on June 13, 2023, to elect a State Representative in District 45 and having tabulated the returns of the votes cast:
REPORT AS FOLLOWS: In accordance with Title 21-A MRS Section 711, having tabulated the total number of state ballots cast, the number of voters participating in this election is 2,764; and that Abden S. Simmons of Waldoboro, having received a plurality of the votes cast, appears to have been elected a State Representative in the 131st Legislature in District 45:
Pieh, Wendy, Bremen (Democratic) 1,317 Simmons, Abden S., Waldoboro (Republican) 1,438
I, Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, hereby certify that the foregoing report is a true tabulation of the votes cast at the Special Election, as reported to me on the returns from the municipalities of Bremen, Friendship, Waldoboro, Washington and State UOCAVA.
S/Shenna Bellows Secretary of State
Received by the Governor on June 14, 2023
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
First Day
In accordance with House Rule 519, the following items appeared on the Consent Calendar for the First Day: (7-1) (S.P. 37) (L.D. 45) Bill "An Act to Prevent Retaliatory Evictions" Committee on JUDICIARYreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-303) (7-2) (S.P. 543) (L.D. 1378) Bill "An Act Regarding Liquor Service by Catering Services for Special Events at Licensed Wineries, Small Wineries, Breweries, Small Breweries, Distilleries and Small Distilleries" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-302) (7-3) (S.P. 644) (L.D. 1627) Bill "An Act to Improve Disclosure of Lobbyist Activities" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-301) (7-4) (S.P. 816) (L.D. 1987) Bill "An Act to Allow the Adjutant General to Sell the Calais Armory" Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-300) (7-5) (H.P. 754) (L.D. 1182) Bill "An Act to Make Revisions to the Tax Increment Financing and Development District Laws" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass (7-6) (H.P. 508) (L.D. 819) Bill "An Act to Reduce the Penalty for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under a Suspended License in Certain Situations" Committee on TRANSPORTATIONreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-540) (7-7) (H.P. 652) (L.D. 1016) Bill "An Act to Support College Student Participation as Policy Interns for State Legislators" Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTreporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-543) (7-8) (H.P. 1187) (L.D. 1857) Bill "An Act to Create the Public Safety Health and Wellness Reimbursement Fund to Benefit Public Safety Workers and Volunteers" Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-539) (7-9) (H.P. 1207) (L.D. 1882) Bill "An Act to Increase the Deduction from Income for Pension Benefits" Committee on TAXATION reporting Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-531)
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State of Maine http://legislature.maine.gov/HouseCalendar House Supplement No. 3
(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 211)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
June 14, 2023
The Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am appointing Representative Abden Simmons of Waldoboro to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources, replacing Representative Lydia Crafts of Newcastle, effective immediately.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this appointment.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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